NEX26/29- Metro Go Technical Services Contract

Buyer
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus
Value
£8,000,000
Closes
29 January 2027
Where
Newcastle upon Tyne, the North East
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Nexus (the Tyne and Wear metro operator) is hiring a technical services firm to help them plan and design a replacement for their existing Digital Command and Control system. The work includes surveying the current system, writing detailed specifications, designing a new control centre, and supporting them through the tender and installation of the new system.

What the buyer wants

• Assess and document the existing metro command and control system, including all connected systems • Write detailed operational and technical specifications for a new digital replacement system • Design a new control centre and disaster recovery facility, including building modifications • Conduct human factors and ergonomic assessments for staff using the new system • Provide specialist advice on signalling, radio systems, data storage, security, and regulatory compliance • Support Nexus during the tender process and early months of the new system running • Work will be delivered through two separate Task Orders (projects)

Likely requirements

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This is a specialist technical services contract for a metro operator requiring deep expertise in railway command and control systems, digital infrastructure design, and rail safety governance. Most small general trades (electricians, builders, cleaners) will not have the specialist knowledge, accreditations, or track record needed. You need to have already designed or worked on similar transport control systems.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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